@blackbeauty.......please dont let these people dissuade you from developing a relationship with God. as what many have failed to say is that before islam and christianity there was simply a way of life. that way of life was according to Gods law religion did not come into it. The ten commandments were written by God himswelf and given to moses. all else God gave the prophecies etc to holy men to write down so that all could benefit. ultimately you should aim to be a follower of God and his teachings for us. the good thing baout the Bible is that the old testament tells all about things before Christ and the prophecies of Messiah. the new testament does focus more on christ and the fulfilling of the prophecy and promise but also of what is yet to come.

the most important thing is that you talk to God with an open and willing heart and mind. His son Jesus will help too. anytime you want to read a short verse try reading from psalms or proverbs

i pray that God will bless you and guide you into a true relationship with him